Coconut Geranium
Pelargonium grossularioides
Family: Geraniaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It is low growing and wide spreading. The leaves are rounded and shiny. The leaves have a coconut scent. The flowers are a pale blue.
There are about 230 Pelargonium species. It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can tolerate some shade. It can tolerate extreme conditions of heat and lack of water. It is damaged by frost. In Hobart Botanical gardens 1.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Caution: It should not be eaten by pregnant women. It can cause abortions. The scented leaves have been baked in cakes and sweets.
Edible parts
Herb, caution
How it is grown
Seeds can be collected by allowing seed heads to dry on the plant. It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It can be grown using layering. It is best with a pH between 6.1-7.8.